Milky Water

Thanks for the posts guys.

We are on a well at home because we live in the country and had the same issue. It ended up being air. There was a leak in the line allowing the system to suck in air which caused the water to appear milky. Fixed the air leak and the water cleared right up.

"Milky" water is ofthen the result of very small and persistent air bubbles. Let a small gallsful sit for about 15 minutes and see if it clears.

If it does, your "milkiness" is just microscopic air bubbles.

Houston Remodeler wrote:
Some anodes will give off a milky color (magnesium) for a while until they are 'broken in'

UNless the taste bothers you I wouldn't worry about it too much. Flushing & usewill help.

We only use the tank and city water for dishes and showers. Bottle water for coffee and scotch.

Houston Remodeler wrote:
Some anodes will give off a milky color (magnesium) for a while until they are 'broken in'

UNless the taste bothers you I wouldn't worry about it too much. Flushing & usewill help.

Seriously? You're recommending the OP drink the water when they don't know the cause of the discoloration? :)

Some anodes will give off a milky color (magnesium) for a while until they are 'broken in'

UNless the taste bothers you I wouldn't worry about it too much. Flushing & usewill help.

Did you by chance also recently clean your fresh water tank and use any baking soda?

(Been there)

Remove aerator from end of faucet closest to water heater.

Run water thru water heater and out that faucet until clear

Then flush hot water lines thru other faucet/shower

keep draining it and flushing the lines until you get clear water.